My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
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Proverbs 25:18 · 10 connections
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There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait.
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD.
Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? …
End of linked passage: Psalms 120:4They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
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